Leslie Myers
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 525 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO24disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO240gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0letter or emailsent to public officials or leaders
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UP TO18locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO36meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO27organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO60plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO8.3poundswaste composted
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UP TO24zero-waste mealsconsumed
Leslie's actions
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Community
Write Letters
I will write 1 letter(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Food
Advocate for more Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Community
Express my Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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